MacDon M205, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 1.36: MD #166461
MD #166461
Hot fluid under pressure hazard
CAUTION
•
Coolant is under pressure and may be hot. Never remove
radiator cap when engine is hot.
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Figure 1.37: MD #166463
MD #166463
Collision hazard in transport
WARNING
•
Collision between windrower and other vehicles may
result in injury or death.
When driving windrower on public roadways:
•
Obey all highway traffic regulations in your area. Use
pilot vehicles front and rear of windrower if required
by law.
•
Use slow moving vehicle emblem and flashing warning
lights unless prohibited by law.
•
If width of attached header impedes other vehicle traffic,
remove header and install MacDon approved weight
box. Refer to operator
’
s manual for safe procedure to
tow header.
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Figure 1.38: MD #166465
MD #166465
Loss of control hazard
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death from loss of control:
•
Do not make abrupt changes in steering direction.
•
Anticipate turns by slowing down well in advance.
•
Do not rapidly accelerate or decelerate while turning.
•
Limit speed to maximum 32 km/h (20 mph) when towing
a header. To ensure steering control, refer to operator
’
s
manual for adding weight to drive wheels.
When travelling on steep slopes:
•
Reduce speed and lower header.
•
Move ground speed lever to slow end of range.
SAFETY